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The larger number represents systolic pressure, or the maximum pressure. The smaller number represents diastolic pressure, the minimum pressure in one's arteries. It is one of the principle vital signs.
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When measuring blood pressure what does 180 over 90 mean?
That reading would indicate a high blood pressure, 120 over 80 would normal.
What does a high blood pressure reading on a chart indicate?
High blood pressure reading on a chart indicates that one has a disease. It typically has no symptoms but have life threatening consequences if it doesn't get treated.
What blood pressure reading do you use when taking your blood pressure?
149 psi
Blood pressure reading is a reflection of what?
Arterial pressure
What does the 3 numbers blood pressure reading mean?
The upper reading is the systolic blood pressure while the lower reading is the diastolic blood pressure. Systole is the contraction of the heart while diastole is the relaxation of the heart.
What other factors may cause miscellaneous reading of blood pressure?
Blood pressure
Is always ok when do blood pressure number comes out an even?
normal blood pressure reading
What is a normal blood pressure reading?
The normal blood pressure is usually between 120-140 mm Hg (systolic) and 80 - 90 mm Hg (diastolic). Anything higher will be considered as high blood pressure
What is the difference from systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure?
Systolic (the higher number) is a reading of the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart is beating at its maximum strength. Diastolic (the lower number) tells you what the pressure is in your blood vessels when your heart is at rest.
Is the first reading for blood pressure accurate or a second reading is better?
Second
What is your opinion of blood pressure reading of 124/53 - pulse 61 Thanks?
Blood pressure reading: Systolic 124, diastolic 53, pulse 61 -- your opinion?
Why is that you can take you blood pressure reading 3 times and get 3 different results?
Because blood pressure changes.
